CLARABELLE BOUNOUS

She was born Feb. 2, 1926, in Monett, the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Jane (Long) Etter.

She was a retired farmer. She was a member of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church in Monett. She also was a member of the American Legion auxiliary. She married Elmer Bounous Oct. 8, 1944, in Mt. Vernon and he preceded her in death on March 19, 2007.

Survivors include: six sons, Elmer Bounous Jr., of Springfield, Edwards Bounous, of Spokane, Wash., John Bounous and Donald Bounous, both of Monett, ronald Bounous, of Pierce City; one daughter, Christine Thomas, of Reeds; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Junior, George and Oscar Etter; and two sisters, Hallie Hallaway and Maxine Etter.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett.